Details of genus: Tecophilaea [2713]
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Family: Tecophilaeaceae
family_ja: テコフィラエア
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description_en: Genus of 2 species of cormous perennials, originally from subalpine grassland in South America but probably now extinct in the wild. They have narrowly lance-shaped, basal leaves, and bear crocus-like, brilliantly coloured flowers on leafless stems in spring. They are suitable for a rock garden or raised bed, but, in all except completely frost-free areas, should be grown in a bulb frame, cold greenhouse, or alpine house to protect the early growth from frost.
hardiness_en: Frost hardy, but early leaves are liable to frost damage.
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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a frost-free frame, in autumn or as soon as ripe. Remove offsets in late summer.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Tecophilaeaceae | テコフィラエア科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Tecophilaeaceae | テコフィラエア科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Tecophilaeaceae | テコフィラエア科 | Show |